A celebration of the Chinese New Year and a concert featuring an original member of the Parliament-Funkadelic band are two of five events you should consider checking out this weekend.

1. Chris Bruni at Kennett Flash

You'll get Stevie Wonder, Martin Sexton and David Gray all wrapped into one when singer-songwriter Chris Bruni hits the Kennett Flash's stage Friday night. However, Bruni's concert will only cost you a fraction of what it would to see the respected performers his music reflects.

Songs from Bruni's latest album, "I've Been Here," released in 2009, clearly show the artist exploring a darker side of himself, as well as touching on topics that aren't completely personal.

"I've Been Here" remains true to the accessible nature that Bruni, of Chadds Ford, Pa., carries with him in his music and his personal life. His mix of folk, pop, and soul on the project makes it easily accessible to new listeners from any age group or social status. Bruni's storytelling and unique vocals shine through on a level that's hard not to be impressed with.

When you're a man living in upstate Michigan, whose last name happens to be Soady, and you still haven't killed a deer — you're destined to be labeled a jinx in the court of public opinion.

Reuben Soady is desperately attempting to avoid this shameful label in Wilmington director Marsha Omato-Greenspan's hilarious comedic production "Escanaba in da Moonlight," which opens Friday at the Everett Theatre in Middletown and will have show dates all weekend.

The twisted comedy — written by actor and playwright Jeff Daniels ("Dumb & Dumber") — is a love letter to hunting fans and includes inside jokes, supernatural elements and, of course, a scene with farting.

In "Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins," Gaynor offers hilarious stories, poignant reminiscences and intimate reflections on her star-studded life, which includes anecdotes about her famous friends and costars like Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly and Ethel Merman.

The Bernie Worrell Orchestra is a nine-piece ensemble Worrell co-founded with drummer/bandleader Evan Taylor. The group debuted in 2011 with "Bernie Worrell: Standards," a collection of jazz classics done in Worrell's signature raw, unclassifiable "Dr. Woo" style. The band toured widely in support of the album, playing new music reminiscent of late '60s and early '70s psychedelic rock, as well as R&B and funk.